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Thursday 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 4pm

https://www.paulrobesonhouse.org/

Paul Robeson House Events, 4951 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA (2026)

06/18/2026

IN TWO DAYS✨✨

🎉 FREE MUSEUM DAY at the Paul Robeson House & Museum! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate an afternoon of history, culture, music, and community at the Paul Robeson House & Museum!

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Paul Robeson House & Museum, Philadelphia

Experience the legacy of Paul Robeson—renowned singer, actor, athlete, scholar, and civil rights activist—through free museum tours and engaging exhibits that highlight his extraordinary life and impact on American history.

🎶 Enjoy live entertainment throughout the afternoon:
🎤 DJ & Host: Sweet Corey-Bey
🥁 Performance by Tyehimbah African Drum Ensemble
🍽️ Delicious food will be available from Caribbean Bites

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and celebrate the spirit of community, culture, and freedom with us.
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06/17/2026

Gatekeepers of Truth: Artists and Archivists in Paul Robeson’s America is a two-day conference exploring archives as sites of struggle, memory, and cultural power. We invite group proposals from scholars, archivists, artists, librarians, educators, filmmakers, preservationists, performers, independent researchers, activists, students, community historians, and more. Learn more and apply at robesonhousephlarchive.omeka.net/robeson250

06/16/2026

Gatekeepers of Truth: Artists and Archivists in Paul Robeson’s America is a two-day conference exploring archives as sites of struggle, memory, and cultural power. We invite group proposals from scholars, archivists, artists, librarians, educators, filmmakers, preservationists, performers, independent researchers, activists, students, community historians, and more. Learn more and apply at the link in our bio!

06/14/2026

🎉 Wawa Free Museum Day at the Paul Robeson House & Museum

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 Paul Robeson House & Museum
4949-4951 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19139
🏛️ Join us for Wawa Free Museum Day and explore the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Paul Robeson through museum tours.

🎟️ Free admission for all visitors

📚 Meet the Archival Team
Visitors will have the opportunity to engage with members of our archival team and explore select highlights from our community’s historical collections.

🎤 Special Performances & Entertainment
Hosted by Sweet Corey-Bey, the afternoon will feature a DJ set, spoken word poetry performances, and community engagement throughout the day.

🥁 Drum Performance: Tyehimbah African Drum Ensemble
Let the drums speak! The Tyehimbah African Drum Ensemble will deliver a soul-stirring performance filled with powerful rhythms and captivating energy. This is more than a performance—it’s a celebration of culture, resilience, and community.

🎶 Live Music Throughout the Day

🥨 Light Refreshments
Enjoy complimentary refreshments catered by Caribbean Bites.

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an afternoon of history, culture, music, and community. We look forward to welcoming you!

06/02/2026

Back for round 2!
Real stories. Black voices. From story circles to the screen.
Join us on Saturday, June 6th, from 11:00am - 1:00pm to share your story!

Select participants will be invited for a feature in Voices of History's short films, combining oral histories with archival materials. Join our cohort of storytellers and build a living archive for generations to come.

Space is limited so register now! Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio.

05/02/2026

WPCA is proud to support the MOVE Reimagined Benefit Gala as a sponsor, commemorating 40 years of legacy, resilience, and community.

We’re honored to stand alongside this important work—honoring the past, supporting healing in the present, and investing in the future.

📅 May 12, 2026
📍 Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
🎟 MOVEbenefit.eventbrite.com

We hope to see you there!

04/30/2026

Real stories. Black voices. From story circles to screen.
Join us this Friday, May 1st, from 5:30-7:30pm to share your story.

Select participants will be invited to be professionally recorded on camera and featured in Voice of History's short films, combining oral histories with archival materials. Join our cohort of storytellers and build a living archive for generations to come!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-of-history-stories-from-black-pennsylvanians-tickets-1988520684898?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

04/20/2026

🎉 Youth Docents – Reflections & Celebration Spotlight 🎉

We are thrilled to uplift our Youth Docents as they take the stage during our birthday celebration to share reflections, stories, and thoughtful perspectives.

Their voices bring energy, joy, and meaning to the program—honoring legacy while shaping how it is understood by the next generation. This moment highlights the power of youth leadership, and connection to history in action.

✨ Enjoy reflections from our Youth Docents
✨ Celebrate a lasting legacy
✨ Support community impact

We look forward to celebrating with you.

🌟 “Legacy in Action: Celebrating 50 Years of Paul Robeson’s Impact” honors his life, art, and activism, inspiring us to carry his vision forward.

📅 Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 6:00–8:30pm
📍 Location: Bistro Perrier, The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
🎟️ Tickets: $40
🎟️ Register & support: 128PaulRobesonAnnualBirthday.eventbrite.com
🔗 Link in bio

04/20/2026

🎉 Join us for Paul Robeson’s Birthday Celebration Honoring Legacy & Impact 🎉

We invite you to an unforgettable evening celebrating history, culture, and community as we honor this important birthday occasion.

We are especially proud to feature a special performance by Marian Anderson Scholar Artist and acclaimed bass vocalist Brenton Mattox, whose powerful voice will bring depth and meaning to this celebration.

This event is more than a gathering—it is a tribute to legacy, a moment of reflection, and a call to continue the work of preserving and uplifting our shared stories.

✨ Enjoy live music
✨ Celebrate a lasting legacy
✨ Support community impact

We look forward to celebrating with you.

🌟 “Legacy in Action: Celebrating 50 Years of Paul Robeson’s Impact” honors his life, art, and activism, inspiring us to carry his vision forward.

📅 Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 6:00–8:30pm
📍 Location: Bistro Perrier, The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
🎟️ Tickets: $40
🎟️ Register & support: 128PaulRobesonAnnualBirthday.eventbrite.com
🔗 Link in bio

04/13/2026

Reminder to get your tickets!! Link in bio!!

🎉Join us at the Paul Robeson Annual Birthday Celebration & Fundraiser to celebrate his 128th Birthday and 50 years of his enduring legacy!

🌟 “Legacy in Action: Celebrating 50 Years of Paul Robeson’s Impact” honors his life, art, and activism, inspiring us to carry his vision forward.

📅 Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 | 6:00–8:30pm
📍 Location: Bistro Perrier, The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
🎟️ Tickets: $40
🎟️ Register & support: 128PaulRobesonAnnualBirthday.eventbrite.com

Be part of the celebration and help us keep Robeson’s legacy alive! ✊🏾✨

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